Largest veteran population, US counties · 2020
US counties home to the most civilian veterans 18 and over, as of the 2020 American Community Survey. Ranked by number of veterans, not the veteran share. Maricopa County, Arizona leads at 253,512. 3,135 counties qualify in total. California carries 6 of the top 25 entries.
UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS
Frequently asked
Which county has the highest veteran population?
Maricopa County, Arizona ranks #1 with 253,512 (2020 Decennial Census).
What are the top 5 counties by veteran population?
Maricopa County, Arizona, Los Angeles County, California, San Diego County, California, Harris County, Texas, Cook County, Illinois.
How many counties are in this ranking?
3,135 counties qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2020 Decennial Census data.
How is veteran population measured?
Number of civilian veterans 18 and over (ACS B21001). The raw-count companion to the veteran share. Source: US Census Bureau, 2020 Decennial Census.